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24 alternatives to You're the OS

A game where you play as the computer OS

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. You're the OS launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Symphony▲207

   An OS where AI controls keyboard and mouse

   2025 · symphon.co · its alternatives →

2. 2IM
   I made my own OS from scratch because I was bored▲224

   I've wanted to make my own OS since I started programming. Now, 5 years later, I did it (kind of). Sure, it is really basic, has very little functionality, but I made it and I'm proud of that. Oh, and I'm just 16 btw.

   2025 · jotalea.com.ar · its alternatives →

3. 3MH
   My hobby OS that runs Minecraft▲236

   Nov 2025 · astral-os.org · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Factorio▲74

   A game in which you build and maintain factories.

   2015 · factorio.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Gamification OS▲223

   Turn your digital workspace into an enjoyable game

   2022 · theveller.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   A simple Unix-like operating system that runs Doom▲233

   A Simple Unix-like operating system. Contribute to ozkl/soso development by creating an account on GitHub.

   2019 · github.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Game Library▲124

   Control your game library, all games cataloger by platform

   2023 · buymeacoffee.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Arcade OS▲95

   Capture and manage your Games in Notion

   2022 · theveller.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Homemade 32-bit CPU and OS (2015) [video]▲253

   2016 · youtube.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Sacred OS▲155

    Retro OS in your browser

    2024 · sacred.neocities.org · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Student OS▲308

    Your buddy in everyday student life

    2023 · matthewnotion.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Student OS▲95

    The ultimate Notion organization system to ace student life

    2023 · its alternatives →

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    Kingsway▲91

    A retro RPG built into an operating system

    2017 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    VR-OS▲130

    A new operating system beyond the limits of your monitor

    2020 · matthaeuskrenn.com · its alternatives →

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    The operating system I built as my high school project (2016)▲220

    A pretty simple Operating System for my High School Project - aswinmohanme/ultronOS

    2019 · github.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Apple Silicon Games▲158

    Check game compatibility & performance on the new M1 Macs 🎮

    2020 · applesilicongames.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Business OS for Notion▲135

    The fastest and most organized way to manage your business

    2022 · imaginationlabs.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Anywhere▲209

    The work OS for your startup

    2021 · anywhereapp.io · its alternatives →

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    oO▲55

    A hardcore minimal arcade game.

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

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    Side Project OS▲181

    Bring your side project to life in Notion.

    2022 · hdfocal.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

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    Side Project OS▲121

    Ideate, manage and operate your side project

    2023 · notesbyhugh.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

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    Archive OS▲70

    Archive of operating systems

    2018 · archiveos.org · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Toby: The Secret Mine▲76

    A puzzle platformer in the vein of Limbo and Nihilumbra

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

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    The Computer Game▲66

    Build the best computer, from stone tools to your own chips

    13d ago · thecomputergame.com · its alternatives →

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